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Electrical burns and electrocution

1 hospitalization · 2024076357 · 7/14/2024 · Westlake - Lake Charles South

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Body systems and other part(s) of body
Nature of injury
Electrical burns and electrocution

Cause

Event
Direct exposure to electricity greater than 220 volts
Source
Switchboards, panels, fuses
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Westlake - Lake Charles South
Location
1300 PPG Drive, WESTLAKE, LOUISIANA, 70669
NAICS
325180
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a breaker box in an electrical switchyard. He came into contact with live components and was shocked, suffering electrical burns to the torso and extremities.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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